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CNAS NEWS – March 20, 2017

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Seminars/programs this week –

3:30 PM – Today! – “Job Search Strategies for Students”  – Cheek Hall 102

CNAS Public Lectures –Our speaker for Tuesday, March 21 is Dr. Larry Campbell.  He will be talking about his recent trip: Rollin’ on the River

NASA Public Viewing Night – Saturday, March 25 http://calendar.missouristate.edu/viewevent.aspx?eventid=95128&occurrenceid=179259

Spring Showcase is March 25.  Meet the faculty session is from 9:30-11:30 AM.

Call for Proposals – 32nd Showcase on Teaching and Learning

Submission Deadline:  Proposals are due Friday, March 24.  Proposals should be submitted via email to fctl@missouristate.edu.

Additional information can be found at the following link: https://www.missouristate.edu/fctl/ShowcaseCallProposal.htm

  • Friday, March 24 – nominations for CNAS awards are due!  Click for awards policy.  Please note that the awards reception was moved to Friday, April 28 – see schedule in CALENDAR below.

The Provost’s Academic Advising Council (PAAC) has developed a short survey (approximately 5-15 minutes) about various advising methods used by academic advisors. The PAAC would like to invite you to participate in this survey. If willing to respond, we would ask that you respond by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 24. Thank you for your consideration.   https://missouristatechhs.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bmhcCToSNRXpCGV

OSEF Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair  – Apply to be a judge – http://www.k12science.missouristate.edu/OSEF/Judges_2017.htm

STUDENT RESEARCH FORUMS
Abstracts are due April 10 for IDF and April 12 for CNAS Undergraduate Research Day.

Science On Screen: 2017 – Moxie Theatre!

Science On Screen creatively pairs screenings of classic, cult and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science, technology and medicine. Each film is used as a jumping off point for the speaker to reveal current scientific research or technological advances, providing the perfect combination of entertainment and enlightenment. All shows include a post show discussion with scholars from the world of science. All showings start at 7:00 p.m.

Mar 21: Hugo (2011) FREE SCREENING w/Evan Frodermann and Rebecca A. Baker, Physics MSU professors, explaining optical illusions

Mar 28: The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) w/Dr. Christie L. Cathey (MSU, Psychology)

Apr 4: The Martian (2015) w/Dr. Michelle Bowe (MSU, Biology) and Charles Armstrong (NASA External Relations)

Apr 11: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) w/Dr. Toby J. Dogwiler (MSU, Geography, Geology and Planning)

Apr 8: The Conversation (1974) w/Dr. Shannon McMurtrey (DRURY, Computer sciences/Security)

Admission prices are $9 for Adults and $8 for Seniors/Students Members will have discounted tickets

RECENTLY FUNDED GRANTS

  • Jason Ray and Bob Pavlowsky: Congratulations on your new project with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the USEPA!
  • Jason Ray: Congratulations on your service agreement with the American Planning Association!
  • Mike Reed: Congratulations on continuing your work at the Missouri Space Grant Consortium with NASA!
  • Jane Hood: Congratulations on the award with the USEPA and the Missouri Association of Councils of Government!

SAFETY CORNER

As a follow up to the annual Tornado Drill earlier this month, it’s a good time to think about safety and remind you of the services on campus. Go to http://www.missouristate.edu/safetran/ for more information about emergency-related issues.

EXAMPLE: There are several Automated External Defibrillators across campus. Do you know where your nearest AED is?

ICYMI…

The latest CNAS NEWS is published here – CNAS NewsWatch

CALENDAR – 2017

Mar 21            CNAS Public Lecture – Dr. Larry Campbell, 7:30 PM, Rollin’ on the River

Mar 24           Nominations for CNAS awards are due

Mar 28-30      Spring Academic Integrity Days

Mar 30            HL Speaker Series, 2:00-3:15, PSU Theatre

 

Apr 4-7           OSEF Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair  – Apply to be a judge – http://www.k12science.missouristate.edu/OSEF/Judges_2017.htm

Apr 4-7           Public Affairs Conference

Apr 7              Public Affairs Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Apr 10          Town Hall Meeting – Budget 1:30 PM – PSU Theatre.  All are welcome.

April 12           Pummill Relays

Apr 13-14       Spring Holiday (no classes – offices open 13, offices closed 14)

Apr 20-21      Collaborative Diversity conference

April 21           Ecopalooza

Apr 28-29      GGP Board of Advisors meeting

Apr 28            CNAS Undergraduate Research Day, PSU Ballroom

Student Poster Presentations               1pm – 3pm
Judging                                                     1:15pm – 2:45pm
Speaker: Dr. Nikolay Gerasimchuk    3:00pm
Faculty, Staff and Student Awards     3:30pm

Apr 29             Graduate College IDF

 

May 2              All Faculty reception, 3:30 pm, PSU Ballroom

May 5               All-CNAS Picnic and Potluck Dinner at Phelps Grove Park Pavilion – 4-8 PM

May 12            Study Day

May 13-18      Finals Week

May 19            Spring 2017 Commencement (CNAS is 5:00 PM)

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